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Join Texas’ premier historic preservation and heritage tourism event—Real Places 2026!
Get inspired, gain practical tools, and connect with people shaping preservation across Texas and beyond.
Who should attend:
County Historical Commission members, educators, archeologists, historians, interpreters, curators, museum and historic site staff, downtown revitalization specialists, heritage tourism professionals, historic preservation officers, design review board members, planners, architects, nonprofit staff, and more.
- Special Event: Dia de los Muertos in Oakwood Cemetery Annex's Hispanic Grounds (pre-conference activity)
- Volunteering at Olivewood—The Role of Volunteers in Restoring and Preserving a Historic African American Cemetery
- Historic Cemetery Reclamation—A Step-by-Step Guide
- Collaborating with the THC to Locate "Lost" Historic Cemeteries
- The Do’s and Don'ts of Social Media for Historic Cemeteries
- County Historical Commissions and Cemetery Preservation—A Framework for Success
Explore the full schedule to find even more sessions to power your projects and partnerships.
- Save up to $210 with early registration
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Extra discounts for students and group registrations
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Scholarships and hotel stipends available for qualified applicants (apply by January 16)
- Lock in the early-bird rate now
- Choose “Invoice Me” at checkout—perfect for organizations needing processing time
- *Only available for government and nonprofit employees
The 10th annual Real Places 2026 conference is presented by the Friends of the Texas Historical Commission in partnership with Phoenix I Restoration and Construction, LLC.
🗓️ April 8–10, 2026
📍 Renaissance Austin Hotel and Online
🎟️ Choose your experience:
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Premium Plus: All meals, sessions, events, plus one workshop or tour
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Premium: All meals, sessions, and events (except workshops and tours)
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Basic: All sessions and events (except workshops and tours). Meals are not included—save $100 or more by dining nearby
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Virtual: Attend all sessions via live stream (no workshops or tours)
All attendees will have on-demand access to recordings of sessions (no workshops or tours) for 60 days.
Join colleagues and like-minded people across Texas for three days of learning, networking, and inspiration.
Register today and share with your preservation and heritage tourism partners!
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